Chat GPT - What Have You Found That It's Not So Good At?

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Chat GPT is a computer programme that predicts future events. It has been developed by the team at Oxford University's Computer Science Department. The AI can also be programmed to make jokes, but so far it hasn't had much success. Chat GPT was launched on Tuesday and will run for two weeks until December 15th.

ChatGPT has been causing a stir since its launch last year. The chatbot’s ability to produce convincing essays, stories and even song lyrics has impressed users, and this week attracted a multibillion-dollar investment from Microsoft. Ian Sample speaks to Prof John Naughton about how ChatGPT works, hears from author Patrick Jackson about how it will change publishing, and asks where the technology could end up. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/sciencepod